Announcing the Winners

After much deliberation, our distinguished panel of judges has selected this year’s winning films. Congratulations to all of the filmmakers and teams who participated. We are proud to announce our winners.

Kudos to Tohubohu Productions for winning Best Film of 2015. Their film The Greater Evil will go on to represent Washington against all the other city winners around the world at Filmapalooza 2016.

1st Place: Best Film of 2015

The Greater Evil by Tohubohu Productions

2nd Place: Best Film of 2015

D&D:Dinner and Debate by Crash of Rhinos

Required Elements

Character: Jerry or Jessica Pidgeon, Volunteer

Prop: a hat

Line: "It's all in how you play the game." ("It is all in how you play the game.")

Best Writing

The Greater Evil by Tohubohu Productions

Best Editing

Mr. Rubio-Blanco-Moreno Goes to Washington by LucidGem

Best Directing

D&D:Dinner and Debate by Crash of Rhinos

Best Cinematography

The Greater Evil by Tohubohu Productions

Best Ensemble Acting

D&D:Dinner and Debate by Crash of Rhinos

2015 Film List

44 and 16 by Actors with Strings

What if the two presidents met - what would they do?

A Fish Out of Politics by Burnt Toast Productions

Maddison Ashleigh is running for president... honestly.

Capitol Crimes by Ak-Shun Pictures

Patient reveals previous indiscretions to his therapist -- but will he be punished or rewarded?

D&D:Dinner and Debate by Crash of Rhinos

A simple invite to watch the debates thrusts Jerry into a role playing circus. Can he win?

Deadline by A.C.R.O.N.Y.M.

Hats In the Ring by Discordian Films

Because, America

Integration #472 by Bubble-Wrapped Fish Productions

Doctorate candidate got her dream project, but found she got more than she bargained for.

Mr. Rubio-Blanco-Moreno Goes to Washington by LucidGem

An average man decides to run for president. In a musical way.

No Mas Empanadas by The Famous Makers

A man goes on a search for empanadas and ends up learning how to climb the latter of government

No Strings Attached by Capital Offense

A mysterious man alters the fabric of Jerry's dispassionate life.

Protein by Mente Colectiva

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

The Greater Evil by Tohubohu Productions

A political campaign operative gradually realizes the horrific nature of the candidate she is workin

The Resistance by PeaceTime Media

A cultural revolution is in the air and our political system may never be the same.

Trailed by Aura Media Productions

Three hackers help a campaign whistle blower thats being tracked escape the city.

Welcome To The District by AHT Productions

No games, no gimmicks.

Who Framed Dick Nixon? by Jamalot Studios

Will a new alliance of whistle blowers reveal that Dick Nixon was actually framed over 40 years ago?

DC is the birthplace of the 48HFP!

In May of 2001, Mark Ruppert (Creator/ Executive Producer), Liz Langston (Co-Founder/ Executive Producer) and Christina Ruppert (Director of Operations) were all part of the team The Big Ouch. It was one of 10 teams in the inaugural 48 Hour Film Project and the required prop was a severed body part.